2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 677 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2002 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Seville | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
